In this season of giving, the Santa Maria Sun wanted to tell its readers they’re a bunch of flakes. But we mean that in a good way. Really. Most Central Coast residents probably aren’t too familiar with snow, so allow us to explain how it works. It doesn’t just show up on the ground in […]
Be a flake
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What’s your least favorite Christmas song?
Debi Rock unemployed “’Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.’ It’s just too silly. Sheila Glaser “I stay home” “I don’t have a favorite. I like them all.” Joey Buelna school-age program teacher “‘Silent Night.’ It sounds like the title to a horror movie.” Ravyn Scheibert youth program leader “‘Santa Baby.’ It sounds like a, […]
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Wilding Art Museum moves to new building
The Wildling Art Museum will get some much needed elbow room. It’s moving in January from the historic Keenan-Hartley House behind Mattei’s Tavern, which has been its home for the past eight years, to a new building in Los Olivos next to Corner House Coffee, at 2928 San Marcos Ave. Museum representatives said […]
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Last-minute gifts for wine lovers
You’ve bought toys for the kids, sweaters for the in-laws, and shiny cans of car wax for the man who has everything. If you’re still in the dark about what to get for wine-loving friends and relatives this holiday season, consider these timely ideas and vintage delights. Those who are new to the wine world […]
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Local softball group is looking for more Stars
The California Stars Coast Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association is holding tryouts on Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Louis de Montfort’s softball field at 5075 Harp Road in Santa Maria. Tryouts are for the 12-and-under and 14-and-under teams. All interested players who would like to compete against travel teams from […]
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Lights were quite a sight in Santa Maria and Orcutt
The city of Santa Maria recently announced its 2008 winners for the annual Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights contest. Grand prize winners were divided into several groups, including a Best Residence for each quadrant of the city. The North West winner is at 207 Sycamore St.; the North East winner is at 1749 Vine St.; […]
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It’s not easy, fighting domestic violence
“Domestic violence increases during the holidays.” So says Beverly Engel, executive director of Domestic Violence Solutions. People tend to drink more, and alcohol fuels tempers. Abused women also tend to stay with their partners through Christmas for the sake of their children. Then, in January, “we’re just inundated with calls,” Engel said. So in […]
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Cheer is in the air
The only thing worse than getting a Chia Pet or a fruitcake for a holiday gift is trying to get into the seasonal spirit during a recession. And boy, do we have one big Chia fruitcake of a Christmas present this year. My British husband and I are raising a 7-year-old grandson, whom we recently […]
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Athlete of the Week
Righetti senior Servando Perez has been playing soccer for the last eight years. He’s loved every minute of it, and it shows. He was blocking goals a few feet away during practice while Coach John Pranjic related what an exceptional player and all-around good guy he is. “He’s probably the happiest kid out there,” the […]
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To fur is human?
Ever since the term “furry” was born sometime during the 1980s, media outlets have made a sport of poaching it for their own uses. Consult the likes of MTV, Vanity Fair, or Wired, and you’ll get a description of a kinky subculture in which socially awkward, computer-interested humans—who, for whatever reason, missed the sci-fi/anime bus—join […]
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If you could be any animal, what would it be?
Jack Whelan maintenance tech “Koala bear. Because of how rare they are.” Jeffrey Mora cook “Kangaroo. Because they’re from Australia and my favorite airline is from Australia.” Mary Glynn secretary “Wild mustang. Because they have freedom.” Gerald Walker fitness trainer “Chameleon. They change a lot of colors; they can blend in or change.”
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CLUBS
4-H welcomes anyone interested in the group to sign up now. Find a nearby club by contacting the Santa Barbara County 4-H Office at 692-1730 or zmhughes@ucdavis.edu. ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. of SANTA MARIA, a nonprofit business and professional organization, meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in the Altrusa Theatre of the Santa […]